The album “Another Perfect Day” has always held a unique and controversial position in MOTÖRHEAD’s extensive catalog
It faced challenges right from the beginning when former THIN LIZZY guitarist Brian Robertson stepped in to replace the legendary “Fast” Eddie Clarke in MOTÖRHEAD. This marked a significant change for the band, as their sixth studio album introduced what Lemmy described as a more “musical” approach. The classic lineup’s trademark full-throttle intensity was now fused with the more traditional elements of guitar rock, all enhanced by meticulously crafted production.
Back in 1983, fans were initially taken aback by the transformation of Lemmy and Phil‘s unmistakable hell-raising sound, now draped in Robbo’s effects-laden, multi-layered guitar overdubs. This was a stark departure from the hot-wired, deceptively complex thermonuclear blues riffs and embellishments that Eddie Clarke had brought to the table. “Another Perfect Day” emerged during a turbulent period in MOTÖRHEAD‘s history, following the equally criticized “Iron Fist.” Four decades later, it stands as a unique and inevitably divisive chapter in MOTÖRHEAD‘s early narrative.
Now, as we commemorate the fortieth anniversary of “Another Perfect Day,” it is time to reevaluate this album’s place in the MOTÖRHEAD legacy. It has weathered the years as a surreal detour in the band’s roller-coaster journey, deserving a fresh look beyond the initial reactions when the classic lineup underwent changes with Robbo’s arrival.
To mark this milestone, “Another Perfect Day” will be reissued in new deluxe editions on November 3. These editions include hardback book-packs in both two-CD and triple-LP formats. They feature a remastered version of the original album that promises to blow amplifiers, previously unreleased demo bonus tracks, and a full concert recording from Hull City Hall on June 22, 1983. Additionally, fans can delve into the album’s story accompanied by numerous previously unseen photos. For collectors, there’s also a limited-edition, blue-and-black swirl version of the standalone original album.
This release provides an opportunity to revisit “Another Perfect Day” and appreciate its enduring significance within the MOTÖRHEAD discography, four decades after it first challenged and captivated fans.
LP and CD track listing:
Original “Another Perfect Day” Album
01. Back At The Funny Farm
02. Shine
03. Dancing On Your Grave
04. Rock It
05. One Track Mind
06. Another Perfect Day
07. Off To War
08. I Got Mine
09. Tales Of Glory
10. Die You Bastard
CD and digital bonus tracks:
11. Turn You Round Again (I Got Mine, B-Side)
12. Hoochie Coochie Man (Live, Shine B-Side)
13. (Don’t Need) Religion (Live, Shine B-Side)
14. Climber (Demo)
15. Fast One (Demo)
16. Chinese (Demo)
17. Climber (Instrumental Demo)
Live At Hull City Hall, June, 22, 1983 (Previously Unreleased)
01. Back At The Funny Farm
02. Heart Of Stone
03. Shoot You In The Back
04. Marching Off To War
05. Iron Horse / Born To Lose
06. Another Perfect Day
07. Hoochie Coochie Man
08. (Don’t Need) Religion
09. One Track Mind
10. Go To Hell
11. America
12. Shine
13. Dancing On Your Grave
14. Rock It
15. Bite The Bullet
16. The Chase Is Better Than The Catch
Photo credit: Allan Ballard (courtesy of Adrenaline PR / BMG)
